Graduate Department Leadership Program

MSN Education Track

Application Requirements and Deadlines

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Create a NursingCAS account and begin application. You will receive a CAS ID# via email to be used when completing the TTUHSC Merlin supplemental application.

Complete the NursingCAS application and pay the application fee*.

Mail the transcript request form provided in the NursingCAS application to all schools attended, including TTU/TTUHSC. All transcripts are to be mailed to NursingCAS directly from the schools. Note: Transcripts from all institutions, except Texas Tech University, are required upon admission.

Ensure that you submit three letters of recommendation via the NursingCAS system as this is required by the TTUHSC School of Nursing.

Click on the "Merlin" sign in to create a username and password (DO NOT USE ERAIDER LOGIN EVEN IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE ONE!)

After logging in click on the blue "Start Application" button.

School → Select HSC School of Nursing, excluding Hunt School of Nursing and click the Next button.

Program → Select Nursing, Master's (BSN required) and then click the Next button.

Term → Select the term for which you are applying and then click the Next button.

NursingCAS ID → You will need to enter the NursingCAS ID that was emailed to you after you started your application. Click Next.

After reviewing your selection, click the Finish button.

There are several modules that you will need to complete in the Merlin application:

Oath of Residency

Fees and Other Charges ($40.00 application fee*)

Forms

After a module is complete, it will display a green checkmark. After all modules are completed, the Application Packet Submit button will turn white and display a red exlamation point. Only after clicking that button and following the steps will your Merlin supplemental application be complete!

Additional Information to Note:

Although NursingCAS has many sections that are listed as "Optional", it is to your advantage to include as much information as possible including any certifications you may have (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PALS, CCRN, etc.), information on any professional nursing organizations of which you may be a member, current and previous work experience (it may be helpful to upload your CV/resume to both the NursingCAS and Merlin supplemental applications). Additional tips can be found by reviewing "Tips for Successful Applications to the MSN Program".

Be aware that NursingCAS requires the applicant to input information on all coursework that you have completed. You may want to request additional copies of your transcripts for yourself to aide in this. Because this can be a time-consuming process, do not wait until the last minute to begin your application.

Ensure that all required application documents are recieved by the deadline. It is the responsibility of the applicant, not that of TTUHSC, to make sure that your application is complete and submitted. We will not contact you for missing items. The Merlin application will not show a status until after decisions are made and emails have been sent. Also, the checklist in Merlin will remain blank as NursingCAS will receive all documents.

If you already have your MSN degree and are interested in applying for the post-master's certificate program, you will need to follow a different application process which is outlined on the websites for the post-master's tracks.